Madhya-līlāChapter 13: The Ecstatic Dancing of the Lord at Ratha-yātrā

Bhaktivedanta VedaBase: Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta Madhya 13.16

candana-jalete kare patha niṣecane

tuccha sevā kare vasi' rāja-siḿhāsane

SYNONYMS

candana-jalete — with sandalwood water; kare — does; patha — road; niṣecane — sprinkling; tuccha — insignificant, menial; sevā — service; kare — performs; vasi' — although in possession of; rāja-siḿhāsane — the royal throne.

TRANSLATION

The King sprinkled the road with sandalwood-scented water. Although he was the owner of the royal throne, he engaged in menial service for the sake of Lord Jagannātha.

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